Willacy County 72 Hour Booking
If you need Willacy County 72 hour booking records, the Sheriff's Office in Raymondville is where to start. The Willacy County Jail processes arrests from all law enforcement in the county. Booking data includes the person's name, date of arrest, charges, and bond info. Search the phone and online or call (956) 689-5576 for inmate status. Texas law makes these records public. The jail sits at 1650 W. Mississippi Avenue, Raymondville, TX 78580 and handles bookings around the clock.
Willacy County Overview
Willacy County Sheriff's Office
All Willacy County 72 hour booking records start at the Sheriff's Office. The main office sits at 1650 W. Mississippi Avenue, Raymondville, TX 78580. The phone number is (956) 689-5576. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Willacy County, they end up at the Willacy County Jail. The jail runs around the clock. Booking staff take prints, snap a photo, and enter the charges into the system. Raymondville is the county seat.
A 72 hour booking record in Willacy County includes the person's full name, date of birth, address, and every charge filed. The bond amount from the magistrate hearing goes in the file. Willacy County is part of the 197th Judicial District. Felony cases from a booking hold move to the district court in Raymondville. Misdemeanor charges stay with the county court. The jail also processes arrests from local police and federal agencies that operate in the area.
If the Willacy County Jail fills up, inmates can be housed in a nearby county. The 72 hour booking record stays with Willacy County.
| Office | Willacy County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Willacy County Jail 1650 W. Mississippi Avenue, Raymondville, TX 78580 |
| Phone | (956) 689-5576 |
Search Willacy County 72 Hour Booking Records
Willacy County offers a phone and online for looking up current inmates. You can search by name to find people held in the Willacy County Jail. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The system updates as new bookings come in and as people are released.
You can also use the DPS Criminal History search to look up criminal conviction records statewide for $3 per search. That system covers class B misdemeanors and above.
The following shows Willacy County jail and records resources:
The Willacy County portal gives you access to inmate data, court info, and booking records.
Note: Booking records may take a few hours to appear in the system after an arrest is made in Willacy County.
72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in Willacy County
Texas law puts strict time limits on how long someone can sit in the Willacy County Jail after a warrantless arrest. Under Article 17.033 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a person picked up for a misdemeanor must be let go within 24 hours on a bond of no more than $5,000 if probable cause has not been found. For felony arrests, the time limit is 48 hours with a bond cap of $10,000.
The state can ask a magistrate to push the hold to 72 hours. This is not automatic. The prosecution has to make the request. The magistrate then decides if the extra time is needed. Under Article 14.06, the arrested person must see a magistrate within 48 hours. At that hearing, the magistrate sets bail and tells the person their rights.
Public Access to Willacy County Booking Records
Booking records in Willacy County are public. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government division says arrest records fall under the Texas Public Information Act. You don't need to be the arrested person. You don't need a reason. Anyone can ask for the data.
The Willacy County Sheriff's Office must respond within ten business days. You can make a request in person at the jail, by mail, or by phone. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page. Texas Government Code Section 411.135 says conviction records and deferred adjudication data are public. The DPS lets you search those for $3 each.
Some records may be held back. If release would hurt an active investigation, law enforcement can withhold data under Section 552.108 of the Government Code. Juvenile records are also protected from public view.
Track 72 Hour Booking Status in Willacy County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free tool for tracking the custody status of someone held in Willacy County. Search by name to see if the person is still in jail, has been released, or has been moved. Sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The service works 24 hours a day in both English and Spanish.
If you need to know when someone leaves the Willacy County Jail on a 72 hour hold, VINE sends the update fast. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission sets guidelines for appointing lawyers to people who can't afford one. If a person held on a booking asks for counsel, the magistrate must send the request to the right court within 24 hours.
VINE gives you a clear way to track a 72 hour booking hold in Willacy County. Search the person by name and register for updates. The system pulls data from the Raymondville jail. When something changes, you get a notice. Bond posted, hold over, or transfer. You choose phone, text, or email. The service is free and works at all hours. Willacy County families often set this up right after an arrest. For a paper copy of the 72 hour booking record, submit a request in writing to the Willacy County Sheriff's Office. They must reply within ten days.
Nearby Counties
Counties next to Willacy County are listed below. Check the arrest location to find the right jail.